Finding the Third Proportional to 757 and 874
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Solution
The third proportional to 757 and 874 is: 1,009.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
757 : 874 = 874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
757/874 = 874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
757x = 874 × 874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
757x = 763,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 763,876/757 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009.08
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